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Montenegro helps promote peace in the Balkans

Commander US Air Forces in Europe, General Jeffrey Harrigian says Montenegro is a valued ally of the Alliance, adding that having such a state, means an increase in collective security.

"Montenegro is a valued NATO ally who helped promote peace and stability in the Western Balkans. No matter the size of the country, to have a country like Montenegro in NATO means to increase the collective security of all NATO states, "Harrigian told daily Pobjeda.

Harrigaan, who is in charge of air defense 29 NATO allies, and 104 countries around the world, reminds that NATO launched Air Policing mission in Montenegro in 2017.

‘’ NATO Air Policing Mission is a peacekeeping collective defense mission and principle of collective defense is at the very core of NATO's founding force

acts, ”Harrigian said.

He added that collective security remains a unique and enduring principle

which brings together the members of the Alliance, make them compulsory

protect each other and establish a spirit of solidarity.

"I would also like to reiterate the Secretary-General Stoltenberg’s comments